What is another word for oblation?
Pronunciation:
[ əblˈe͡ɪti͡ən], [ əblˈeɪtiən], [ ə_b_l_ˈeɪ_t_iə_n]
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Similar words for oblation:
- act (noun)
- charity (noun)
- eucharist offering (noun)
- gift (noun)
- immolation (noun)
- kindliness (noun)
- oblation (noun)
- offering (noun)
- other relevant words (noun)
- other relevant words (verb)
- other synonyms
- holy communion
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Oblation:
n.
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- religion.
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- favor,
- beneficence,
- benefaction,
- philanthropy,
- give,
- office,
- kind,
- kindness,
- kindliness,
- benevolence.
- giftings,
- re lief,
- hand outs,
- alms givings,
- almsgivings,
- alms-givings,
- alms giving,
- writeoffs,
- write offs,
- writeoff,
- re-lief.
v.
• Other relevant words: (verb)Other synonyms:
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- benignity.
- cooperate,
- victim,
- talent,
- Sutteeism,
- present,
- befriend,
- capacity,
- help,
- alleviate,
- scapegoat,
- Heave offering,
- fee,
- self-sacrifice,
- piacular offering,
- dole,
- amend,
- boon,
- birthday present,
- recompense,
- pourboire,
- Handsel,
- holocaust,
- Mactation,
- self-immolation,
- sacramental offering,
- Sportula,
- award,
- suttee,
- religious ceremony,
- bestowal,
- donation,
- religious ritual,
- endowment,
- contribution,
- facilitate,
- white elephant,
- Vail,
- thank offering,
- grant,
- Donative,
- attend,
- Pilon,
- free gift,
- incense,
- human sacrifice,
- largess,
- encourage,
- ability,
- bounty,
- religious offering,
- consideration,
- tribute,
- infanticide,
- peace offering,
- alms,
- dower,
- DO,
- lagniappe,
- abet,
- casualty,
- Douceur,
- bakshish,
- gratuity,
- cadeau,
- promote,
- whole offering,
- faculty,
- contribute,
- suffice,
- box,
- serve,
- Sportule,
- honorarium,
- flair.
How to use "Oblation" in context?
The word "oblation" means "a sacrifice" or "an offering." It comes from the Latin word oblatio, which is derived from the verb oblegere, meaning "to offer." Sacrifices were made in order to appease gods, gain favor, or as a form of penance. Ancient civilizations all around the world sacrificed animals, food, and flowers. Today, oblations can be made in the form of money, time, or materials.
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